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    "description": "## About Harrow Hall School\nHarrow Hall School is a ICSE school located in Taltala, Kolkata. We pride ourselves on academic excellence, a nurturing learning environment, and a holistic approach to student development.\n\n## Role: School Counselor\nWe are hiring an experienced School Counselor to join our team for the upcoming academic session. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the ICSE curriculum, mentor students, and contribute to the wider life of the school.\n\n## Key Responsibilities\n- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that meet curriculum standards and engage every learner\n- Assess, record and report on student progress using both formative and summative tools\n- Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment\n- Collaborate with colleagues, parents and school leadership\n- Participate in CCAs, parent–teacher meetings and professional-development sessions\n\n## Qualifications\n- Post-graduate / graduate degree in the relevant subject\n- B.Ed. (or equivalent teaching qualification) preferred\n- Prior teaching experience in a reputable school\n- Strong communication and classroom-management skills\n- Comfortable with digital teaching tools and smart classrooms\n\n## What We Offer\n- Competitive salary with annual increments\n- Group medical insurance and PF benefits\n- Continuous professional development and training\n- Supportive leadership and collaborative culture\n- Convenient Taltala location with transport assistance",
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  "descriptionText": "About Harrow Hall School\nHarrow Hall School is a ICSE school located in Taltala, Kolkata. We pride ourselves on academic excellence, a nurturing learning environment, and a holistic approach to student development.\n\nRole: School Counselor\nWe are hiring an experienced School Counselor to join our team for the upcoming academic session. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the ICSE curriculum, mentor students, and contribute to the wider life of the school.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons that meet curriculum standards and engage every learner\n• Assess, record and report on student progress using both formative and summative tools\n• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment\n• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and school leadership\n• Participate in CCAs, parent–teacher meetings and professional-development sessions\n\nQualifications\n• Post-graduate / graduate degree in the relevant subject\n• B.Ed. (or equivalent teaching qualification) preferred\n• Prior teaching experience in a reputable school\n• Strong communication and classroom-management skills\n• Comfortable with digital teaching tools and smart classrooms\n\nWhat We Offer\n• Competitive salary with annual increments\n• Group medical insurance and PF benefits\n• Continuous professional development and training\n• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture\n• Convenient Taltala location with transport assistance",
  "aboutTheRole": "Step in as Counsellor to build a school culture where students actually know how — and where — to ask for help.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals.",
    "Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.",
    "Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety.",
    "Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.",
    "Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out)."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a School Counselor",
      "body": "Deliver wellbeing programmes, manage referrals, support transitions (admission/board years) and run age-appropriate workshops."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "**ICSE/ISC** schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles."
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      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
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      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a School Counselor?",
      "a": "Most School Counselor roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this School Counselor role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
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